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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City-wide Grassroots Community Sports Program Returns in early 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Prince George, BC, November 6, 2023

City-wide Grassroots Community Sports Program Returns in early 2024

(PRINCE GEORGE, BC, November 30, 2023) – Engage Sport North, in partnership with the City of Prince George and several Prince George Community Associations, is thrilled to announce the return of their city-wide grassroots recreation program for Prince George youth.

“Following a successful launch in fall 2023, we’re excited to once again work alongside the City of Prince George and community associations to provide accessible and engaging sports programs for children across the city,” said Olivia McClair, Lead Sport Development Coordinator for Engage Sport North. “We’re grateful for the City’s support to enable us to once again offer a variety of affordable sport programs at elementary schools across the City.”

The program aims to enhance fundamental athletic skills, promote teamwork, and provide a fun and inclusive environment for children to learn and grow. The cost per program is $50 per child. Registration for all programs opens December 1, 2023.

Program details:

Dates: Various weekdays and times starting in mid-January until March 2024

Age Groups: Ages 6-8, 6-12 and 9-12

Cost: $50 per participant

Registration and more information:

For more information and to register for a program near you, visit https://engagesportnorth.com/blog/community-association-programming/.

You can also find additional details about community association programs on The City of Prince George’s website at princegeorge.ca/parksandrecreation.

About Engage Sport North:

Engage Sport North is a Northern BC-based organization committed to promoting sport opportunities and active living in the region. Through partnerships and programs, we aim to make sports accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

Media Contact:

Emily Martens

Communications Coordinator, Monogram Communications

250-301-0767

emily@monogramcomms.ca

Olivia McClair (she/her)

Lead Sport Development Coordinator, Engage Sport North

778-349-8281

omcclair@engagesportnorth.com